L&I DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 3 - Industrial Hygiene / Agriculture Washington
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| Job Ref: | 418064859 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | State of Washington |
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| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Specific Salary and/or Range: | $76,188.00 - $102,540.00 Annually |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Washington |
| Zip Code: | 98504 |
| Map: | United States, Washington, 98504 (Show on map) |
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Salary : $76,188.00 - $102,540.00 Annually Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2024-00355 Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries Division: DOSH - Compliance Opening Date: 03/19/2024 Closing Date: 4/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability Please Note: Application review begins immediately. It is your advantage to apply today. We may choose to close this recruitment on or before March 3rd, 2024, without notice **In addition to the base salary above** Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Professionals will be compensated basic salary plus 10% for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult, inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present. AND IF BILINGUAL If hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay. IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THAT We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10's, 9/80's, 5/8's etc.) once fully trained and approved by management. ALSO All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020. Are you ready for new and exciting challenges? We are in need of an Industrial Hygienist within our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). In this role, you will perform complex workplace inspections and investigations in Agriculture for all types of occupational health hazards to determine compliance with WISHA standards. Examples of agricultural worksites include dairies, farms, nurseries, fields, orchards, vineyards, cannabis grow sites, oyster beds/farms and other aquaculture, cranberry bogs, tree farms, and temporary worker housing. In addition to evaluating noise, chemicals, respiratory protection, confined spaces and the more typical industrial hygiene hazards, industrial hygienists in the agriculture industry conduct inspections related to cholinesterase monitoring, pesticide drift, pesticide reentry time limits, and other requirements in the Worker Production Standard section of , Agriculture. L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our investigators visit about 5,000 workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules. CISHI-3s are senior level safety and health investigators that have attended a defined new hire course that includes over 360 classroom hours (provided upon hire). They conduct highly complex investigations and inspections of safety and health hazards in all industries independently or in teams. This includes fatalities or accident investigations, resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye. They lead CISHI-1 and CISHI-2 investigators and inspectors, or work as part of a team assisting and supporting CISHI-5 supervisors and CISHI-6 expert level industrial safety and health engineers in highly complex investigations and inspections. All of this work is crucial to the safety and health of the workers of the State of Washington, and directly impacts and supports the Department's mission, "Keep Washington Safe and Working". For this position, telework is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is any L&I location statewide! You will find yourself in the office approximately 20% and the other 80% will be spent in the field and at home teleworking to complete your inspection reports. Learn more about DOSH here: See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Duties Some of what you'll do:
Qualifications REQUIRED:
Five years' experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator (CISHI/CHSO), or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level safety and health specialist with industrial hygiene experience. OR Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). OR Five years of full-time professional industrial hygiene experience as an employer's safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, safety and health specialist, etc. OR Seven years of full-time journey level industrial hygiene or equivalent experience in one or more of the following industries: Government, military, public health, or related safety and health field. ORA Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in industrial hygiene or similar field AND five years of professional industrial hygiene or equivalent experience. DESIRED:
Supplemental Information Things You Need To Know State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more. At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. Please include the following documents with your application:
In the event that you have a conviction identified through the background check process, you will have the opportunity to explain the situation and provide any information you wish to share that may be relevant to a hiring decision. You will have the opportunity to discuss the situation and its relevance to the role you are being considered for with a representative from Human Resources. If the reason you have a conviction on your record has no relevance to the position you, will remain in consideration for the opportunity. For example, if you have been convicted of a DUI and had your license revoked, you may remain in consideration to fill a role that does not require driving as a requirement; however, if the role requires that your drive as a condition of employment you would not be eligible to be considered for the position. Each position within L&I may have a different background check requirements. In the event that you have been removed from consideration in the past due to a conviction, other opportunities may still be available. Other information
Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer. In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers. Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization. For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 How did you hear about this job opportunity?
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07 Strong writing skills are a required competency for this position. If hired, you will write comprehensive and concise reports detailing identified hazards and the investigation you conducted. Tell us about what types of work documents, reports, and correspondence have you created? Include your role and any other information that would be helpful in assessing your writing skills. Feel free to include a sample of your work to this application. 08 Please briefly describe your experience as an industrial hygienist, including your experience in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and management of occupational health hazards (chemical, physical & biological). If you do not have this experience, type N/A. 09 Please describe any industrial hygiene sampling experience you may have. Required Question | |
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